Gap Analysis
Active
- Assistance listing
- 15.811
- Agency
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US Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
- Grant awards
- 89 $17,871,031 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- (GAP)
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Eligible applicants
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- Profit organization
- Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Beneficiaries
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- Anyone/general public
- Public nonprofit institution/organization
- Local
- State
- Private nonprofit institution/organization
- Treasury account
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- 14-0804-0-1-306
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey funds spatial data development and analysis of native species distribution and natural plant communities to identify representation gaps and support biodiversity conservation through the Gap Analysis program (CFDA 15.811), with the most recent grant award dated August 16, 2017.
Program activity has declined substantially. The portfolio contains 89 total awards spanning from May 2001 to August 2017, but disbursements have slowed sharply in recent years—the program issued 3 awards in 2013, 7 in 2014, and then only 1, 1, and 2 awards respectively in 2015, 2016, and 2017. No grants have been awarded in the past nine years. Recent grant opportunities were posted in 2015 and 2017; the most recent solicitations (USGS-17-FA-0185 for aquatic species spatial data development and USGS-17-FA-0108 for Protected Areas Database state steward network capacity building) closed on July 31, 2017 and April 3, 2017 respectively, and no open opportunities are currently available.
Funded activities center on the Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US) and aquatic species modeling. Representative recent awards include cooperative agreements for research and data collection on gap data systems ($2.1 million, 2015), enhancing aquatic species data for inland and coastal systems ($500,000, 2017), and building state steward network capacity ($150,000, 2017). Earlier awards supported state-level protected areas database updates, species occurrence databasing, and ecological mapping across multiple regions.
All 89 awards in the portfolio are Cooperative Agreements. Funding is concentrated within the Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey, which obligated $15.1 million across 86 awards, with the Office of Acquisitions and Grants obligating $2.8 million across 3 awards. Combined federal dollars obligated total $17.9 million against $18.6 million total obligated (reflecting $700,000 in non-federal cost-share). Individual awards in recent years have ranged from approximately $20,000 to $2.1 million. Eligible applicants include profit organizations, nonprofit institutions, and state and local governments, each with a named principal investigator. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov using Standard Form 424.
Objective and description
- Objective
Studies where native animal species and natural plant communities occur and identifies "gaps" in their representation to support conservation of biodiversity.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, and State and local governments may make application for support by a named principal investigator.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, State and local governments, as well as the general public will ultimately benefit from this program.
- Credentials and documentation
Proposals must furnish evidence of the applicant's qualifications for performance of the proposed research.
- Uses of assistance
GAP is used by Federal agencies, State agencies and other governmental bodies to develop land use or acquisition plans that incorporate information about the presence and distribution of biodiversity. There are no use restrictions.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award.
How to apply
- Application procedure
This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of the Interior regulations 2 CFR Part 1402 and 43 CFR Part 12. Application form Standard Form (SF) 424 must be used. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be made only through the internet site http://www.grants.gov.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Scientists within the Geological Survey will review and evaluate all applications submitted. Criteria for judging applications will include scientific excellence and relevance to the solution of important problems within the mission of the Geological Survey. Generally, applications will be funded only to the extent permitted by available funds.
- Award procedure
Notification of an award is by receipt of a grant or cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer through FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/).
- Time to approval or disapproval
Information not available.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAP Analysis | Closed | ||
| Notice of intent - building capacity in the pad-US steward nextwork | Closed | ||
| Notice of intent - research and data development of protected lands data and their use in conservation decision making | Closed | ||
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Basin CESU | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 89 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise State University | $2,506,452 | 14% |
| 2 | Michigan State University | $862,540 | 5% |
| 3 | The Trust For Public Land | $200,000 | 1% |
| 4 | Greeninfo Network | $175,000 | 1% |
| 5 | Washington State Department Of Fish & Wildlife | $25,653 | <1% |
| 6 | State Of Utah Division Of Technology Services | $25,000 | <1% |
| 7 | Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources | $25,000 | <1% |
| 8 | Energy & Environment Cabinet | $25,000 | <1% |
| 9 | University Of Kansas Center For Research Inc. | $22,200 | <1% |
| 10 | University Of Alaska Anchorage | $22,200 | <1% |
10 of 30 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | -$14,099 |
| FY2020 | $133,000 |
| FY2019 | $550,000 |
| FY2018 | $826,908 |
| FY2017 | $572,577 |
| FY2016 | $862,342 |
| FY2015 | $89,507 |
| FY2014 | $759,501 |
| FY2013 | $39,591 |
| FY2012 | $164,749 |
| FY2011 | $162,959 |
| FY2009 | $512,539 |
| FY2008 | $2,734,697 |
| FY2007 | $1,591,465 |
| FY2006 | $1,180,220 |
| FY2005 | $2,196,226 |
| FY2004 | $3,001,309 |
| FY2003 | $467,361 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 15.811?
Assistance Listing 15.811 is Gap Analysis, a federal grant program run by US Geological Survey (Department of the Interior).
What is the CFDA number for Gap Analysis?
Its CFDA number is 15.811: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 15.811 awarded?
89 grant awards under 15.811 have obligated $17,871,031 in federal funds to 30 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 15.811?
The recipients obligated the most under Gap Analysis are Boise State University ($2,506,452), Michigan State University ($862,540) and The Trust For Public Land ($200,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 15.811?
No opportunity listed under 15.811 is open now. The latest, GAP Analysis, was posted on July 17, 2017.
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